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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 31, 2008
Dennis P. Colleran, North Attleboro, MA (US);
Robert A. Rabiner, Tiverton, RI (US);
Justin G. Dye, Mansfield, MA (US);
Narissa Y. Chang, Mansfield, MA (US);
Joshua M. Morin, Sturbridge, MA (US);
Dennis P. Colleran, North Attleboro, MA (US);
Robert A. Rabiner, Tiverton, RI (US);
Justin G. Dye, Mansfield, MA (US);
Narissa Y. Chang, Mansfield, MA (US);
Joshua M. Morin, Sturbridge, MA (US);
IlluminOss Medical, Inc., East Providence, RI (US);
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer are disclosed herein. A device for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer includes a functional portion having an outer shaft surrounding and controlling operation of a cutting mechanism; and a control portion having an actuating mechanism for initiating activation of the outer shaft.